ASME_B30.11-2010.pdf

AN AMERICAN NATIO NAL STANDARD ASME B30.11-2010(Revision of ASME B30.11-2004)Monorails and UnderhungCranesSafety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsINTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANKASME B30.11-2010(Revision of ASME B30.11-2004)Monorails andUnderhungCranesSafety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,andSlingsAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDDate of Issuance:April 16,2010The next edition of this Standard is scheduled for publication in 2015.This Standard will becomeeffective 1 year after the Date of Issuance.There will be no addenda issued to this edition.ASME issues written replies to inquirires concerning interpretations of technical aspects of thisStandard.Interpretations are published on the ASME Web site under the Committee Pages athttp:/cstools.asme.org as they are issued,and will also be published within the next edition of theStandard.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.This code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American NationalStandards.The Standards Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals fromcompetent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was madeavailable forpublic review andcomment thatprovides an opportunityfor additional publicinput from industry,academia,regulatory agencies,and the public-at-large.ASME does not“approve,”“rate,”or“endorse”any item,construction,proprietary device,or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with anyitems mentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability forinfringement of any applicable letters patent,nor assume any such liability.Users of a code or standard are expresslyadvised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,isentirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted asgovernment or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued in accordance with the establishedASME procedures and policies,which precludes the issuance of interpretations by individuals.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the publisher.The American Society of Mechanical EngineersThree Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2010 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedPrinted in U.S.A.CONTENTSForeword.vCommittee Roster.viB30 Standard Introduction.viiiSummary of Changes.xiChapter 11-0Scope,Definitions,and References.1Section 11-0.1Scope of B30.11.1Section 11-0.2Definitions.1Section 11-0.3References.9Chapter 11-1Construction and Installation.11Section 11-1.1Markings.11Section 11-1.2Clearances.11Section 11-1.3General Construction.11Section 11-1.4Track Switches,Track Openers,and Interlocks.12Section 11-1.5Vertical Drop or Lift Sections.12Section 11-1.6Cabs,Normal or Skeleton(If Provided).13Section 11-1.7Guards and Lugs.13Section 11-1.8Brakes.14Section 11-1.9Electrical Equipment.14Section 11-1.10Hoisting Equipment.15Section 11-1.11Warning Devices.15Section 11-1.12Installation.15Section 11-1.13Carriers(Trolleys).15Chapter 11-2Inspection and Testing.21Section 11-2.1Inspection.21Section 11-2.2Testing.22Chapter 11-3Operator Training and Operation.24Section 11-3.1Operator Training.24Section 11-3.2Training for Persons Other Than Crane and Monorail SystemOperators.24Section 11-3.3Operation.24Section 11-3.4Planned Engineered Lifts.28Section 11-3.5Signals.28Section 11-3.6Miscellaneous.29Section 11-3.7Equipment Lockout/Tagout.29Chapter 11-4Maintenance Training and Maintenance.30Section 11-4.1Maintenance Training.30Section 11-4.2Equipment Maintenance.30Figures11-0.2-1Cab-Operated Carrier.211-0.2-2Examples of Styles of Electrification.311-0.2-3Cab-Operated Cranes.411-0.2-4Floor-Operated Cranes.511-0.2-5Semigantry Crane.611-0.2-6Drop Section(Lift Section).711-0.2-7Interlocking System for Underhung Crane.711-0.2-8Wall-Supported Jib Crane.811-0.2-9Example of One Type of Enclosed Track and Support Bracket.9iii11-1.9.3-1Recommended Arrangement of Controllers(Three-Motor Crane).1611-1.9.3-2Recommended Arrangement of Controllers(Four-Motor Crane).1711-1.9.3-3Recommended Arrangement of Controllers(Pendant Push-ButtonStation Arrangement).1811-1.9.3-4Recommended Arrangement of Controllers(Radio Crane ControlTransmitter Lever Arrangement).1811-1.13-1Recommended Trolley Wheel Configurations.1911-1.13-2Recommended Trolley Fit.2011-3.3.4-1Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Cab-Operated MonorailSystems and Underhung Cranes.26ivFOREWORDThis American National Standard,Safety Standard for Cableways,C